Tales of the Devil

Read: “Tales of the Devil,” “The Holy Greyhound,” “The Inquisition Record of Beatrice de Planisolles, Our discussion on Friday will focus on Beatrice de Planisolles, her beliefs, her daily life, and above all, her experience in front of the Inquisition. For your discussion paper, please write 1-2 pages in which you answer the following questions: 1) What seems to be the primary concern of the inquisitors, vis-à-vis Beatrice? 2) Which of Beatrice’s activities and practices contradict the basic teachings of the medieval church? a.Do you recognize any practices or beliefs from other texts we have read? i.Consider Burchard, Marie de France, as well as materials on charms, witchcraft, healing, interfaith relations, et cetera. ii.How do Beatrice’s beliefs compare with those about the Devil or the Holy Greyhound, uncovered by inquisitors elsewhere? 3) What was the most surprising thing you found in this document? Why was that so surprising? 4) Prepare one question for discussion. “

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